Principal / Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer (CONUS)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 100% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer (CONUS) for a long term position traveling to Wallops Island, VA and Baltimore, MD - up to 100% travel (Around 90% at Wallops Island and 10% Baltimore) . While this CONUS (Continental U.S.) position reports to the Baltimore Field Engineering office, the candidate can be based anywhere in the USA, with no relocation required. However, it requires extensive travel to Wallops Island, VA in support of our DoD customer, in addition to Baltimore, MD. A US home of record is required. **Compensation is commensurate with travel through appropriate allowances.** What You’ll get to Do: Join our Field Engineering Integration & Test team supporting the   Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3—an upgrade to the legacy AN/SLQ‑32 system that provides game‑changing, non‑kinetic electronic‑attack capability for the U.S. fleet. This electronic‑attack system delivers a soft‑kill magazine to defeat inbound threats. The role involves system integration and test, installation and checkout, operational maintenance, test‑equipment expertise, software testing, in‑field modifications, troubleshooting, repair, and field‑logistics support. Team members will staff a long‑term position supporting our customer at Wallops Island, VA so must be flexible for shift work and willing to travel. Expectations/ Responsibilities : Provide on-site support with varying work hours ranging between 8- to12-hour shifts Deliver support five days per week Willing to travel to Wallops Island, VA (around10 months/year) and Baltimore, MD (around 2 months/year) Serve as the Northrop Grumman primary technical point of contact (TPOC) on-site Act as the liaison between customer site activities and program Hands-on integration, testing, and system operations Troubleshoot and communicate technical findings and observations Execute test procedures Maintain inventory records Generate daily status, weekly summary, and monthly progress reports This position may be filled as a Principal Systems Field Test Engineer or Sr Principal Systems Field Test Engineer. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Field Test Engineer: Bachelor's degree and 5  years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may considered in lieu of degree Basic radar and/or electronic warfare (EW) knowledge Experience operating a radar and/or EW system Experience operating RF test equipment Experience working directly with